#5 GLIAC SOUTHMALONE PIONEERS (12-18
ALL, 7-11 GLIAC)

The Malone University volleyball team, under the direction of
veteran head coach Tanya Hockman, returns a number of key players
in 2014 as the squad looks to improve upon last year’s 7-11
conference record.

Back to lead the way for the Pioneer attack are libero Katie
Hasebein, outside hitter Anna Hays and middle hitter Elizabeth
Maczuzak. Hasebein ranked ninth in the conference with 4.13
digs per set last year. Hays tallied 1.91 kills per set in
2013 and her average of 0.43 aces per frame was second best in the
GLIAC. Maczuzak also made substantial contributions, totaling
174 kills and ranking second on the team with 55 total blocks.

With the loss of outside hitter Taylor Slauterbeck due to
offseason surgery, Malone will also be looking for solid
contributions at the OH position from junior Sarah Brent, sophomore
Victoria Yoder and newcomers Ashley Boyd and Shelbi
Meek.